KUALA LUMPUR (March 9): A feasibility study on proposed amendments to the Federal Capital Act 1960 to allow local government elections (LGOs) in the capital, including the election of the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, is expected to be completed by the end of this month. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said the study, conducted by the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), is currently ongoing, and an interim report has already been presented to the government. They have met once, and there is an interim report, but the interview sessions with stakeholders are still ongoing. On Feb 3, Hannah said the feasibility study on holding local authority elections in the capital, including the election of the Kuala Lumpur Mayor, had already begun during the tenure of the previous Federal Territories minister. She said the study commenced last December following the tabling of a Private Member’s Bill in the Dewan Rakyat by a Member of Parliament.

Source: The Edge Markets March 09, 2026 06:58 UTC